I'm not one to want to contradict you BB, but,
The price isn't 20K ,matter of fact it's closer to half of that.
They run a 64 bit floating version of WL (for 64 bit plugs), That 64 bit version is only available with the Cube, and it seems it will remain that way for a while.
AND they use Mykerinos DSP. Loads of it, with a large portion of it for security (making the plugs uncrackable).
Also I don't believe there is any RME sutff in those machine.
I'm may be totally of mark here, but just like the analog buffs are finally happy with 192K (for tracking), I think that 64 bit will amount to the same for ME.
Sigh.....
Last but not least, until you've actually tested it, I don't see how you can actually pass any judgement on it.
Oh , and one more thing, I think the Cube will make more sense dollar wise when the DVD things get a serious part of the pie. Once WL 5 versions gets upgraded to its 64 bit version that is If I'm not mistakin, it's the reasons wy BL at Gateway as got himself one of them !!!
But what do i know, I'm just an Oldfart !!!